What skills and experience we're looking for
Pirehill is a local authority, two form entry first school, located in Stone, Staffordshire with 269 pupils currently on roll. The governors are seeking to recruit an outstanding leader who:
• has a proven and successful track record of continuous school improvement
• has a strong knowledge of teaching and learning as well as curriculum design and development
• has a proven commitment and evidence of success in the delivery of a fully inclusive education that addresses the needs of all children and their families
• has a clear vision for the future of our school and is able to implement the journey and manage change successfully
• has a passion to engage, enable and empower our committed and hard-working team of staff to excel
• is committed to putting the school at the heart of the community; being an ambassador for the school developing strong partnerships
• is visible, approachable and accessible to all staff, pupils, parents, carers and external organisations, demonstrating empathy and compassion alongside integrity in every aspect of leadership.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
• enthusiastic, happy and confident children who are proud of their school and love learning
• an inclusive and welcoming school environment
• a dedicated and hard-working team of professional staff who are committed to high standards of teaching and ensuring success for all
• effective and positive relationships with families and external agencies who value the school and its support
• a committed and supportive Governing Body
• a local, supportive Headteacher network
• a school where you can make a difference and develop your career.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.